Tunisia Seeking UNESCO Recognition for Jewish Priests’ Island

The Jewish population of Djerba consisted mainly of kohanim (priests), and some claim that they are the only bona fide kohanim we have today.

ISIS Takes Over Qaddafi’s Home Town in Libya

The Islamic State also takes control of a strategic and ancient city in Syria. Assad's army flees.

Paris Jews Beaten, Hospitalized After More Anti-Semitic Violence

Two separate, violent anti-Semitic attacks in the Paris area sent a Jewish mother and a Jewish teenager to hospitals.

United Hatzalah Opens Medical Clinics in Atlas Mountains to Help Morocco’s Earthquake Victims

For one of the volunteers in the group, Sivan Menachem, the mission is personal. She personally lived in Morocco for many years - and her parents are still there.

U.S. Lied, Americans Died, According to Official Documents

U.S. government documents reveal government knew within days terrorists were behind Benghazi attacks

Hamas Chief Trying Desperately to Get Arab Rulers’ Attention to His Plight

Haniyeh's choice for his plea for is interesting, since the Kuwaiti and Moroccan leaders are among the least sympathetic to the plight of his people in the Arab world.

Israel, Morocco Sign Cyber Defense Accord

The accord formalizes operation cooperation, research and development, and the sharing of information and knowledge.

Stranded Israelis Extracted from Morocco to Israel in Secret Operation

The rescue, spearheaded by Likud MK Nir Barkat, involved intense efforts by Israel’s National Security Council and the use of a Boeing 767 belonging to billionaire philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson.

ISIS Islamic Law on Libya that Obama Invaded to Save It from Radicals

Billboards promote the burka, and perfumed clothes are forbidden. Obama in 2011: The US invasion protected civilians.

Israir to Launch Direct Flights to Morocco

Morocco is the fourth Arab nation to join the "circle of peace" recently after the initial signing of the Abraham Accords by Israel, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan.

Danon: Algerian Diplomat Starts ‘Blood Libel’ Against Israel for Gaza at UN Security Council

“The Security Council has provided a platform to anti-Semitic comments and a malicious blood libel,” the Ambassador said.

Israel Counter-Terror Bureau Nixes Travel to Tunisia

Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau is warning citizens not to travel to Tunisia, especially during Lag B'Omer.
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Germany Releases, Deports Moroccan 9/11 Accomplice

It took more than five years of trials and appeals for German prosecutors to finally convict Motassadeq in 2007.

Watch: Spanish, Moroccan Police Capture Jihadist Cell in Both Countries

Spanish and Moroccan police squads eliminated the six-member jihadist terror cell, the ministry's report elaborated. Five of the terrorists were arrested in Morocco, and one in Spain.

Abraham Accords Virtual Peace Games to Be Held in Israel

The organizers plan to include up to ten countries in their initial event, which will cost around $1.5 million to run.

IAI to Sell Morocco Barak MX Missile System for $600 Million

The Moroccan regime fears missile attacks from terror groups, similar to the Iran-sponsored Huthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Israel to Send Aid After Morocco’s Deadly 7.2 Mag Quake

“As of this time, there are 468 Israeli citizens in Morocco, including 56 with whom we have lost contact,” Israel's Foreign Ministry said Saturday night.

Israel, Morocco Ink 3 Transportation Deals

Under the agreements, Israelis and those residing in Morocco can use their Israeli driver's licenses and convert it to an equivalent Moroccan license without the need for exams, and Moroccans can do the same in Israel.

First-Ever Synagogue Established at Moroccan University

Torah scrolls and religious articles were donated by the Jewish communities of Fez and Marrakech.

Israel’s UN Ambassador Calls Sexual Violence ‘Crime against Humanity’ [video]

"Sexual violence in conflict has become a weapon of choice because it is cheap, silent and effective."

As Protests Spread, Tunisia’s President Sacks Prime Minister, Defense Minister

Tunisia’s 2014 constitution mandates executive power to be shared by the president, prime minister and the parliament.

Moroccan Airline to Start Tel Aviv-Casablanca Flights

The flights are scheduled to leave Casablanca every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, and depart Tel Aviv on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Saudi Arabia Begins Airstrikes on Neighboring Yemen

Saudi Arabia began airstrikes on neighboring Yemen which has been taken over by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

Moroccan Jailed for Criticizing Peace with Israel

Said Boukioud was jailed for Facebook posts denouncing the Abraham Accords “in a way that could be interpreted as criticism of the king."

Morocco Bans Burqas, Probably for Security Reasons

Representatives of the Moroccan Interior Ministry visited markets to hand-deliver the written notices to vendors and tailors.

2 Suicide Bombings in Tunisian Capital

Interior Ministry spokesperson Sofian Za’ak called on the public to “show strength” and not to panic.

Israeli Ship Refused Safe Harbor in Tunisia

Boycott organizations threatened to block the port of the North-African country, forcing the Zim owned ship to turn around.

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